| Tour by George Michael | |
 Promotional poster for LG Arena, Birmingham show | |
| Location | Europe |
|---|---|
| Start date | 22 August 2011 |
| End date | 17 October 2012 |
| Legs | 2 |
| No. of shows | 67 (75 scheduled) |
| George Michael concert chronology | |
Symphonica (also promoted as Symphonica: The Orchestral Tour) was an orchestral concert tour by George Michael and his last tour. The singer performed the songs mainly from Songs from the Last Century and Patience albums as well as some cover versions in new arrangements.
The tour was officially announced on 11 May 2011. [1] Due to high demand for tickets, extra shows were added in Dublin, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, Rotterdam, Herning and Verona. A Brussels show was later announced on 3 June. [2] Milan and Copenhagen shows were later announced.
Many of the shows had already sold out completely. Prague, Antwerp, Rotterdam, London (Royal Albert Hall and Royal Opera House), Dublin, Cardiff, Sheffield and Newcastle had all sold out.
The show included four new core band members who were selected by producer Phil Ramone and George Michael. These new members included musical director and pianist Henry Hey, guitarist Ben Butler, bassist David Finck, and drummer Mark McLean. In addition, percussionist Lea Mullen and guitarist Phil Palmer completed the band, along with Michael's long-time background vocalists Shirley Lewis, Lucy Jules, Lincoln Jean-Marie and Jay Henry. The stage had a semi-oval shape with a huge screen projecting different visual effects, sometimes featuring Michael himself. Some visuals were taken from the previous tour.
On 25 November it was announced that all further concerts in 2011 had been cancelled due to Michael's illness. [3] Eventually, it took longer time for Michael to recover, resulting in all concerts postponed and scheduled for April and May being postponed to October and November 2012.
On 3 May 2012 it was announced that scheduled for early April shows in Australia would be postponed to November 2012. His performance in Perth on 10 November would've been the headline act for the Perth Arena Gala Opening. [4] But later due to recovery restrictions from the illness, Michael was forced to cancel all Australian dates. [3]
It was announced on Michael's website that his album Symphonica , released on 17 March 2014, would consist of studio material initially rehearsed for this tour including some live recordings.
The setlist of the premiere concert on 22 August 2011 at State Opera House – Prague, Czech Republic. [5]
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Attendance | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] | |||||
| 22 August 2011 | Prague | Czech Republic | State Opera House | ||
| 29 August 2011 | Herning | Denmark | Jyske Bank Boxen | ||
| 31 August 2011 | |||||
| 2 September 2011 | |||||
| 3 September 2011 | Copenhagen | Forum Copenhagen | |||
| 5 September 2011 | Berlin | Germany | Mercedes-Benz Arena | ||
| 7 September 2011 | Cologne | Lanxess Arena | |||
| 8 September 2011 | Mannheim | SAP Arena | |||
| 10 September 2011 | Florence | Italy | Piazza Santa Croce | ||
| 11 September 2011 | Naples | Arena Italsider | |||
| 13 September 2011 | Verona | Verona Arena | |||
| 14 September 2011 | |||||
| 17 September 2011 | Wrocław | Poland | Stadion Miejski | ||
| 19 September 2011 | Budapest | Hungary | László Papp Budapest Sports Arena | ||
| 20 September 2011 | Zagreb | Croatia | Arena Zagreb | ||
| 22 September 2011 | Nice | France | Palais Nikaïa | ||
| 24 September 2011 | Bilbao | Spain | Bizkaia Arena | ||
| 25 September 2011 | Madrid | Barclaycard Center Madrid | |||
| 27 September 2011 | Barcelona | Palau Sant Jordi | |||
| 28 September 2011 | Marseille | France | Le Silo | ||
| 30 September 2011 | Toulouse | Zénith de Toulouse | |||
| 1 October 2011 | Montpellier | Park&Suites Arena | |||
| 3 October 2011 | Paris | AccorHotels Arena | |||
| 4 October 2011 | |||||
| 7 October 2011 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis | 13,052 / 13,437 | $1,457,370 |
| 8 October 2011 | Brussels | Forest National | |||
| 10 October 2011 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Rotterdam Ahoy | ||
| 12 October 2011 | Stuttgart | Germany | Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle | ||
| 14 October 2011 | Zürich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion | ||
| 15 October 2011 | Geneva | SEG Geneva Arena | |||
| 18 October 2011 | Hamburg | Germany | Barclaycard Arena Hamburg | 11,099 / 11,897 | $921,594 |
| 19 October 2011 | Hanover | TUI Arena | |||
| 21 October 2011 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Rotterdam Ahoy | ||
| 22 October 2011 | |||||
| 25 October 2011 | London | England | Royal Albert Hall | ||
| 28 October 2011 | |||||
| 29 October 2011 | |||||
| 1 November 2011 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena | ||
| 3 November 2011 | |||||
| 6 November 2011 | London | England | Royal Opera House | ||
| 9 November 2011 | Oberhausen | Germany | König Pilsener Arena | ||
| 11 November 2011 | Milan | Italy | Mediolanum Forum | ||
| 12 November 2011 | |||||
| 14 November 2011 | Prague | Czech Republic | O2 Arena | ||
| 15 November 2011 | Berlin | Germany | Mercedes-Benz Arena | 7,341 / 7,341 | $382,960 |
| 17 November 2011 | Munich | Olympiahalle | |||
| 19 November 2011 | Frankfurt | Festhalle Frankfurt | |||
| 4 September 2012 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle | ||
| 6 September 2012 | |||||
| 9 September 2012 | Paris | France | Palais Garnier | ||
| 11 September 2012 | Brussels | Belgium | Forest National | ||
| 14 September 2012 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Ziggo Dome | ||
| 16 September 2012 | Birmingham | England | LG Arena | ||
| 17 September 2012 | |||||
| 21 September 2012 | Manchester | Manchester Arena | 11,356 / 12,876 | $1,535,440 | |
| 23 September 2012 | Glasgow | Scotland | Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre | ||
| 24 September 2012 | |||||
| 29 September 2012 | London | England | Royal Albert Hall | ||
| 1 October 2012 | Sheffield | Sheffield Arena | |||
| 3 October 2012 | Newcastle | Metro Radio Arena | |||
| 5 October 2012 | Cardiff | Wales | Motorpoint Arena Cardiff | ||
| 6 October 2012 | |||||
| 9 October 2012 | Manchester | England | Manchester Arena | 8,756 / 9,544 | $1,181,680 |
| 10 October 2012 | Liverpool | Echo Arena Liverpool | |||
| 13 October 2012 | London | Earls Court | |||
| 14 October 2012 | |||||
| 17 October 2012 | |||||
| 26 October 2011 | London, England | Royal Albert Hall | Postponed to 2 May 2012 [16] |
| 2 May 2012 | London, England | Royal Albert Hall | Postponed to 29 September [17] |
| 21 November 2011 | Vienna, Austria | Stadthalle | Postponed to 6 September [18] |
| 23 November 2011 | Strasbourg, France | Zénith | Cancelled |
| 26 November 2011 | Cardiff, Wales | Motorpoint Arena | Postponed to 5 October 2012 [19] |
| 27 November 2011 | Cardiff, Wales | Motorpoint Arena | Postponed to 6 October 2012 [19] |
| 30 November 2011 | Liverpool, England | Echo Arena | Postponed to 10 October 2012 |
| 2 December 2011 | Sheffield, England | Motorpoint Arena | Postponed to 10 October 2012 |
| 3 December 2011 | Newcastle, England | Metro Radio Arena | Postponed to 3 October 2012 |
| 6–7 December 2011 | Glasgow, Scotland | SECC | Postponed to 23–24 September 2012 |
| 9–10 December 2011 | Birmingham, England | Genting Arena | Postponed to 16–17 September 2012 |
| 12–13 December 2011 | Manchester, England | Manchester Arena | Postponed to 21 September and 9 October 2012 |
| 16–19 December 2011 | London, England | Earls Court | Postponed to 13, 14 and 17 October 2012. |
| 10 November 2012 | Perth, Australia | Perth Arena | Cancelled [20] |
| 13–14 November 2012 | Adelaide, Australia | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Cancelled |
| 17–18 November 2012 | Sydney, Australia | Qudos Bank Arena | Cancelled |
| 21–22 November 2012 | Melbourne, Australia | Rod Laver Arena | Cancelled |
| 27 November 2012 | Brisbane, Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Cancelled |
| 1 December 2012 | Hunter Valley, Australia | Hope Estate Winery | Cancelled |
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